Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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Inspection Procedures
Remove shim to decreased end-play.
Check Output Shaft End-Play (Forward Axle)
a. Position dial indicator at yoke end of input shaft.
b. Push on output shaft and zero dial indicator.
c. Using pry bar, move input shaft axially and measure/
record end-play.
Note: The output yoke can be installed when taking end-play
measurements.
d. Correct end-play for new assembly is .001" to .015".
Grease Zerk Inspection
Check for presence of all grease zerk fittings. Grease zerk fit-
tings should not be loose, fractured or missing.
- If grease zerk fitting is loose, tighten to required
specifications.
- If grease zerk fitting is fractured, replace grease zerk
fitting and tighten to required specifications.
- If grease zerk fitting is missing, the entire universal
joint kit needs to be replaced.
- If the plug is loose, tighten to required specifica-
tions.
- If a plug is missing or fractured, the entire universal
joint kit needs to be replaced.
Slip Member Assembly Inspection
1. Check the slip member assembly for excessive radial
looseness. Using a dial indicator, take hold of the
tubing near the slip member with both hands and try
to move vertically, up and down relative to the
ground.
2. Arrange dial indicator with magnetic base one-quar-
ter inch (1/4") from the driveshaft’s tube weld. Dial
indicator should be firmly mounted on the tube so
that no movement of the dial indicator base is
allowed.
3. Extend dial indicator arm from the base, across the
slip member boot, allowing the dial indicator to con-
tact the yoke shaft tube one quarter inch (1/4") off
the opposite side of the boot from where the mag-
netic base is mounted. Dial indicator’s arm should be
running parallel to the driveshaft.
Measured end-play (Step 3) 0.015” – 0.015”
Desired end-play (New Parts) 0.003” to 0.007”
Remove shims to provide desired
end-play
0.012” to 0.008”
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